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Update on New York City Staffing Trends
New York City employs the largest municipal workforce in the United States. Prior to the pandemic, the City government (which, unlike many local governments, includes its schools), employed about 300,400 full-time employees, an increase of 33,023 employees since City fiscal year (FY) 2012.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-13-2023.pdfManagement's Responsibility for Internal Controls Presentation
Internal controls are essential to the effective operation of local governments and school districts. This webinar will explain the integrated internal control framework, and discuss how a properly designed internal control system can reduce the likelihood that significant errors or fraud will occur
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/Managements-Responsibility-Internal-Contols-08-10-22.pdfIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City (2021-N-2)
To determine if the New York City Administration for Children’s Services and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development identify, report on, and provide services for victims of child sex trafficking and those at risk of child sex trafficking.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21n2.pdfCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight (2020-N-8)
To determine whether the selected New York City Department of Education contracting practice was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect for the 2017–2020 and 2021–2028 fiscal years at the lowest available price, while maintaining the quality of service.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n8.pdfSupplemental Report on the State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget (As Amended by the Governor)
This report details provisions of the New York State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget proposal, as amended, and is a supplement to the Office of the State Comptroller’s “New York State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget Review” that was published in February 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/executive-budget-report-2022-23.pdfReview of the State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget
The State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget represents the first budget in modern times that is projected by the Division of the Budget to remain in balance throughout the Financial Plan period, including one additional year beyond the typical four-year forecast period.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/executive-budget-review-2022-23.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, December 2021
On November 30, 2021, the City released its seventh budgetary update since the COVID-19 pandemic began, its modified November 2021 financial plan. The City’s finances have experienced considerable fluctuation throughout this time, fueled by volatility in everything from employment to federal aid.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-16-2022.pdfWayne County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-30) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by the Wayne County Chapter of NYSARC, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual and the CFR Manual.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s30-response.pdfDiNapoli: New York's Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Fixing
… Hoosick Falls, Syracuse and Newburgh are the latest signs of the need to spend more on water delivery systems. The … is $22 billion through the year 2030. The state Department of Health, meanwhile, puts the estimate much higher and … that need attention and resources, including contamination of water systems that can cause public health emergencies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-drinking-water-infrastructure-needs-fixingSUNY Bulletin No. SU-251
… Education Law Article 8C. In addition, the original 403(b) IRS regulations set a maximum contribution amount that was to be … the company providing the investment product.In 2009 the IRS amended the regulations indicating Plan Sponsors are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-251-modification-state-university-new-york-suny-tax-deferredDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows
… New York’s 15-year annual average growth in sales taxes is 4.2 percent. “Municipalities across this state know all … counties that took effect in late 2013, but were in place for all of 2014. Essex and Lewis counties increased their tax … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/. The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slowsDiNapoli: Consumers Should Read Fine Print On Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… 1, 2011, New York state has required companies offering rebates to disclose whether those rebates will be issued in the form of a gift card and whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-consumers-should-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonState Agencies Bulletin No. 1275
… Purpose To notify agencies of the new deduction codes 616 PAF Retirement Before Tax (PAF … PAF Arrears Before Tax (PAF ARBTX) established for members of the New York State Police and Fireman Retirement System (PFRS). Affected Employees Members of PFRS in Tiers 3, 5 and 6 Background An Internal Revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1275-new-deduction-code-616-paf-retirement-tax-paf-btx-and-new-deductionDiNapoli Releases Climate Action Plan
… 16 release of a report from the Decarbonization Advisory Panel , which he created with Gov. Cuomo. The Plan incorporates many of the Panel’s recommendations for managing the Fund’s exposure to … on the important work of the Decarbonization Advisory Panel.” DiNapoli will double, from $10 billion to $20 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-releases-climate-action-planCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial audit report, Criminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Report 2016-S-65 ). … To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employees-followOversight of Certified Homeless Shelter Food Services
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS), and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) are adequately … To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/29/oversight-certified-homeless-shelter-food-servicesReducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients With End Stage Renal Disease (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial audit report, Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients With End Stage Renal Disease (Report 2015-S-14 ). Background … with end stage renal disease (ESRD) who were eligible for, but not enrolled in Medicare. Medicaid recipients with … made in our initial audit report Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients With End Stage Renal Disease Report 2015S14 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-end-stage-renal-disease-followFacilities Planning Bureau Project Review
… Facilities Planning Bureau (Bureau) completes its review of projects in a timely manner and, if not, what the impacts … is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building … to every facility owned or operated by districts or Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) (collectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/04/facilities-planning-bureau-project-reviewTown of Grafton – Audit Follow-Up (2013M-113-F)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of March 29, 2016, in … The purpose of our review was to assess the Towns progress as of March 29 2016 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/05/20/town-grafton-audit-follow-2013m-113-fMedicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims – Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy … 2013-S-4 ). Background Pharmacies that are enrolled in the Medicaid program dispense prescription drugs to … Medicaid made proper payments to Joia and the Doctor in compliance with applicable Medicaid laws and regulations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/medicaid-payments-pharmacy-claims-joia-pharmacy-and-related-prescriber-follow